Craftsman 917.388300 Owner's Manual page 10

.A. ENANCE SC.EOULE
AsYou COMPL_-_ ___'.__ _ _._ g_¢__ :_;
Check forLoose Fasleners 1/ IFd
CleaNInsl)ect Grass Catcher
(if Equipped)
M clean LawnMower
_,_ Clean Under Drive Cover Ipower.Pro_lled Mowe_)
Check drive belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)
CheckiSharpan/Re_ace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean BatterJ/Recharge
JE Check EngineOil Level
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Change Engine Oil
i G Clean Air Rlter
I =nspect M_f_
N C_anorR_o_e Spark P_g
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Replace Air Rlter Paper Cartridge
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been sebjected to
operator abuse or neg_.To receive full
value from the warrant_ operator must
maintain mower as inst._ed in this manual.
Some ad'justmentswUlnsed to be made
pedocrK_ly to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments sec_on of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Or, c eayser, mpta_the spa_k p _ug,
replace air filter elementand d'_k blade
for w ear. A newspa_k p lug anddean/new
air fiiter element assures proper alr-fual
mixture and helps your engine run better
a_ _t _x_er.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Checkengine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
E_rake spdng
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door ) Handle bracket
hinge mountingpin
SPRAY LUBRICANT
SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFERTO
ENGINE - MAINTENANCESECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease
wheel bearings. V'_cous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirtthat will shortenthe life of _e self
lubricatingbearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry,powdered graphite
type lubdcantsparingly.
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